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- a system for vaporizing such materials as botanical extracts includes a receptacle, commonly referred to as a banger, for holding the botanical extracts while it is vaporized such as with a butane torch. If the target material is under heated, inadequate vaporization can occur. If it is overheated, burning can occur.
- the invention is directed to a temperature sensing device having a housing that includes a display, and an extension extending from the housing by at least 1.5 inches.
- the extension has a proximal section at the housing and an opposed distal section, the distal section being movable relative to the housing so that it can be brought near an appropriate location proximate to the target material.
- a temperature sensor is at the distal section of the extension for sensing the temperature of a target material.
- the target material can provide a vapor when heated to a selected temperature.
- the temperature sensor provides an output related to the temperature of the target material.
- the device can have a light source at the distal section of the extension for aiming the sensor at the target material.
- the device has a thermal insulator at the distal section of the extension for protecting the temperature sensor from heat from the target material.
- the thermal insulator can have a first hole in the thermal insulator so that the temperature sensor is not covered by the thermal insulator.
- the thermal insulator can have a second hole in the thermal insulator so that the light source is not covered by the thermal insulator.
- the display can show the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.
- the device can further comprise a conversion circuit in the housing for converting the output of the temperature sensor to the displayed temperature.
- the housing can have a selector key for inputting to the conversion circuitry the container material constituted by a container containing the target material for adjusting the displayed temperature based on the infrared transmissivity of the container material.
- the housing can also have an input key for setting a target temperature of the target material and an alert generator for generating an alert when the target temperature is sensed by the temperature sensor.
- the housing can also have a selector key for the type of material of a container containing the target material.
- the housing can comprise a recess for receiving a banger cap.
- the extension can be a flexible tube with the connector therein.
- the extension is removable.
- the device further comprises a replacement extension for changing out the removable extension.
- the device has memory for tracking the number of times the device has sensed the target temperature, and optionally, for storing how much time it takes to reach the target temperature.
- the device can be used by the steps of:
- the target material can be cannabis and the step of heating can comprise heating the cannabis to a temperature between 230 and 330 degrees Centigrade.
- the method can comprise aiming the beam generated at the target material.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a temperature sensing device according to the present invention, with a banger held in a receiving recess of the device;
- FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 taken along line 5 - 5 of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 , taken along line 7 - 7 of FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is an exploded view showing the components of the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the programing by a user of the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 10A-10M schematically show circuit diagrams for the circuits used in the device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of use of the device of FIG. 1 with a vaporizing rig.
- the temperature sensing device 200 includes a recess 202 for receiving a banger cap 204 .
- a banger cap 204 is a dabbing accessory that restricts airflow and traps heat around domeless nails or bangers 205 , allowing cannabis, such as a cannabis concentrate 207 , to vaporize at a lower temperature, preserving the quality and flavor of the concentrate.
- use of the temperature sensing device 200 is shown relative to a standard vaporizing rig 300 having a container (banger) 205 for holding target material 207 to be heated.
- the banger cap 204 is placed on the banger (container) 205 when a user is inhaling vapor from the heated target material 207 and helps regulate airflow into the device 200 .
- Table 1 principally with regard to FIG. 8 , presents the components of the device 200 :
- the device 200 comprises a housing 206 formed of a housing base 100 and a housing cover 101 with a base weight 108 held in place by a weight bracket combined with a printed circuit board (PCB) 109 so the housing stays in position during use.
- the bottom of the housing base 100 has antiskid feet 127 .
- the housing cover 101 has an opening for an OLED (organic light emitting diode) display 117 held in place by a bracket 110 .
- the display 117 displays information from the device 200 , including but not limited to battery level, a light alert indicator, a sound alert indicator, an LED guide indicator, temperature reading and degree scale information, and banger type.
- the LED guide indicator assists the user in aligning the sensor 121 with the banger 205 .
- the printed circuit board 109 controls the main functions of the device 200 , creates the output from a sensor 121 and alerts the sound and lights to flash and ding upon set parameters. Also, within the housing 206 is a circuit board 115 that houses a microprocessor 131 for running the functions of the entire system. The housing 206 includes a PCB mount speaker 124 for sounding the sound alerts.
- Contacts 114 are provided for the user buttons 113 to provide signals to the main printed circuit board 115 .
- User button 113 project upward through the housing cover 101 .
- there are three user buttons 113 as best seen in FIG. 9 .
- the two upper buttons 113 A, 113 B permit the user to scroll left and right through the menu.
- the bottom, centrally located button 113 C is the power/menu/set button.
- the user buttons 113 can be made from rigid or flexible plastic material or metal.
- the housing cover 101 also includes a USB port 112 and a battery 118 such as a rechargeable lithium battery.
- the battery 18 can be charged using the USB port 112 .
- the device 200 can be provided with a socket for external power or in place of or as an option to the battery 118 .
- Components of the housing 206 are held together with Torx (trademark) tapping screws 126 ; however, other types of fasteners known in the art may be used.
- the device 200 includes a temperature sensor 121 , namely an infrared sensor.
- the appropriate temperature sensor depends on the application for which the device is used. For example, if used for heating cannabis, the temperature sensor 121 preferably is effective between 230 C-330 degrees C. and a preferred sensor range is 93-425 degrees C.
- a preferred temperature sensor 121 is a Heimann thermopile sensor.
- the Heimann thermopile sensor is preferred because it comprises a CMOS compatible sensor chip plus a thermistor reference chip, good sensitivity, a small temperature coefficient of sensitivity, and high reproducibility and reliability.
- the sensor 121 has a storage temperature (meaning the temperature at which the sensor 121 can safely be stored at) of between ⁇ 40 degrees C. to 100 degrees C., and an operating temperature (meaning the temperature at which the sensor 121 can safely operate at) of between ⁇ 20 degrees C. to 100 degrees C.
- Table 2 outlines the general and electrical parameters of the Heimann thermopile sensor 121 :
- Tables 3A and 3B outline the general and electrical parameters of the thermistor of the thermopile Heimann sensor 121 :
- thermopile Heimann sensor 121 Table 4 outlines the filter coating characteristic and lens parameters of the thermopile Heimann sensor 121 :
- the temperature sensor 121 is proximate to a heated target material 207 .
- the device 200 has an extension 220 that is at least 1.5 inches long and extends from the housing 206 , where the extension 220 has a proximal section 222 at the housing 206 and an opposed distal section 224 , wherein the distal section 224 is movable relative to the housing 206 .
- the temperature sensor 121 is at the distal section 224 of the extension 220 for sensing the temperature of the target material 207 and providing an output related to the temperature of the target material 207 . This is best seen in FIGS. 5 and 8 .
- the extension 220 can be from about 3 to about 12 inches long so that the temperature sensor 121 is at least 1.5 inches and up to 12 inches, and preferably 7 inches, from the housing 206 .
- the extension 220 is a flexible tube 111 .
- a sensor assembly 129 which is best seen in FIG. 8 , includes the sensor 121 , a sensor tube 122 and a collar 123 , with components held in place with locking nuts 125 .
- the sensor assembly 129 also includes a sensor barrel 130 formed of wall components 102 and 103 , a barrel cap top portion 104 and a barrel cap bottom portion 105 . Wall components 102 and 103 form two halves of the sensor barrel 130 that when coupled together, holding the remaining components of the sensor assembly 129 , discussed in more detail below, therein.
- the sensor assembly 129 is located at the distal section 224 of the extension 220 .
- Output from the temperature sensor 121 is related to the temperature of the target material 207 , and is transmitted to a sensor printed circuit board 116 via a cable 119 for transmission to the main sensor board 115 .
- the housing 206 includes a thermal insulating insert 106 and the sensor assembly 129 further includes a cover 107 , wherein both the insulating insert 106 and the cover 107 are preferably made of silicone. This is for protecting the sensor 121 from heat from the target material 207 .
- the cover 107 is removable and remains on the sensor assembly 129 (gripping an exterior surface of the wall components 102 , 103 ) via friction.
- a light source such as a light emitting diode 120 as part of the sensor assembly 129 .
- This can be used for aiming the sensor 121 at the target material 207 to be sure to get an accurate reading of the temperature of the target material 207 .
- the thermal insulating cover 107 has openings 128 for both the temperature sensor 121 and the light source 120 so they are not covered by the insulating material 107 .
- the housing 206 and other components can be formed of a plastic material such as ABS or nylon. Silicone can be used as the insulating material. Also, silicone can be used as a cushion for the recess 202 . Recess 202 is configured to hold the banger cap 204 when the banger cap 204 is not in use. Silicone is desirable in recess 202 because the banger cap 204 can get hot and sticky during use. Accordingly, the silicone lined recess 202 provides a resting place for the banger cap 204 when not in use that can handle both the heat and the stickiness of the used banger cap 204 .
- FIG. 9 shows a flow chart for programming the device 200 utilizing the user buttons 113 .
- the user buttons 113 are used to first power on the device 200 , after which the main display screen 117 is shown. The user can then use the buttons 113 to set a target temperature and set an alert, such as a sound alert or a light alert or both so a user knows when the target temperature has been achieved. The alert indicates that heating the target material 207 should stop. The user then selects the banger type, completing the set-up and start-up of the device 200 .
- the sensor assembly 129 includes an LED. When the LED is on, it provides a guiding beam of light. The beam should align with the edge of the hanger 205 so that the sensor 121 is centered under the hanger 205 .
- the main circuit hoard 115 converts the output of the temperature sensor 121 to the display temperature.
- the device 200 can be provided with memory such as ram, rom, and flash memory.
- the memory can be used for tracking the number of times the device 200 has sensed the target temperature. Memory can also be used for storing how much time it takes to reach the target temperature.
- a feature of the present invention is an ability to adjust the output for the different type of container being used.
- select banger type For example, typical containers for the target material can be made of quartz or opaque quartz. The infrared transmissivity of these two types of materials is different, and thus by using a user key referred to as a selector key, the type of material holding the target material 207 can be inputted into the main circuit board 115 for adjusting the display temperature based on the infrared transmissivity of the container material.
- FIGS. 10A-10M there are shown circuit diagrams for the circuits used in the device 200 .
- FIG. 10A shows a circuit for power management.
- FIG. 10B shows a circuit for a VCC power supply.
- FIGS. 10C and 10D show circuits for a sensor and peripheral compensation circuit.
- FIG. 10E shows a circuit for the MCU.
- FIG. 10F shows a circuit for communication isolation resistance.
- FIG. 10G shows the circuit for an MCU program burning interface.
- FIG. 10H shows a circuit for a display driver chip.
- FIG. 10I shows a circuit for a flash memory chip.
- FIG. 10J shows a circuit for the three switches on the control ports.
- FIG. 10K shows a circuit for the display module.
- FIG. 10L shows a circuit for low voltage detection.
- FIG. 10M shows a circuit for the display driver chip program programming interface.
- the vaporizing rig 300 has a mouthpiece 302 and a container (banger) 205 having an open top 208 .
- a target material 207 that generates a vapor when heated is placed into the container (banger) 205 .
- the banger 205 can be translucent or transparent.
- the target material 207 is heated to a temperature that generates a vapor, such as with a butane torch.
- the temperature of the target material 207 is detected by the device 200 , and this is effected by moving the extension 220 relative to the housing 206 so the temperature sensor 121 is at a location proximate to the container 205 , such as 2 inches or less from the target material 207 .
- the height and angle of the sensor 121 relative to the target material 207 can be changed.
- the device 200 can be provided with a Bluetooth connection for use with a smart phone.
- the sensor 121 can communicate wirelessly rather than be wired.
- Multiple temperature sensors 121 can be provided to determine the temperature of multiple target materials 207 .
- the extension 220 can be removable such as with fasteners (such as screws) so a first extension can be changed out for a second extension of a different length or for a different temperature sensor that is effective in a different temperature range.
- the present invention has many advantages, including the following:
- the device 200 is hands free, meaning, the housing base 100 is placed on a surface, such as a table top or desk top, and the temperature sensor 124 can then be moved, via extension 224 , independently of housing 206 , into close proximity to the heated container 205 to be sensed.
- This configuration is ideal because the user does not have to hold the device 200 /sensor 121 steady and in place while the device 200 takes it temperature readings. If the device 200 were hand-held, the device 200 and sensor 121 would be unstable and subject to undesirable movement caused by the users hands. Additionally, both of the user's hands are free for dabbing, which is highly desirable.
- the flexible extension 224 allows the sensor 121 to be in the position under the banger/container 205 , and still have the device 200 facing the user so the user can view the display 117 .
- Device 200 has recess 202 for holding a banger cap 204 . This is desirable because after use, banger cap 204 is hot and sticky and due to its shape, cannot hold itself upright. Accordingly, recess 202 provides a safe and secure place to hold a hot and sticky banger cap 204 while the banger cap 204 is not in use.
- the device 200 also has the ability to adjust the output for the different type of container 205 being used. This is ideal because many users have different types of containers 205 made from different materials and the device 200 can adapt accordingly.
- the device 200 can be programmed or adapted to measure the time it takes for the target material 207 to be heated to reaching the desired temperature and track that over time and when certain parameters are met, the user can be alerted to replace the container 205 . This is because the more times a container 205 is heated, the container 205 loses the ability to transmit heat to the target material.
- the device 200 can also track how many times a target material 207 (such as a dab) has been heated and the effectiveness of different bangers over time. This would be valuable to an end user to see which brand of banger works best and to also make adjustments to the way they prepare the banger prior to dabbing.
- a target material 207 such as a dab
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/066,624, titled “Temperature Sensing System,” filed Aug. 20, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- In many systems, it is important to accurately measure the temperature of a target material. For example, a system for vaporizing such materials as botanical extracts includes a receptacle, commonly referred to as a banger, for holding the botanical extracts while it is vaporized such as with a butane torch. If the target material is under heated, inadequate vaporization can occur. If it is overheated, burning can occur.
- Accordingly, there is a need for a temperature sensing device that accurately measures the temperature of a heated targeted material.
- The invention is directed to a temperature sensing device having a housing that includes a display, and an extension extending from the housing by at least 1.5 inches. The extension has a proximal section at the housing and an opposed distal section, the distal section being movable relative to the housing so that it can be brought near an appropriate location proximate to the target material. A temperature sensor is at the distal section of the extension for sensing the temperature of a target material. The target material can provide a vapor when heated to a selected temperature. The temperature sensor provides an output related to the temperature of the target material. There is a connector from the sensor to the housing for transmitting the output of the temperature sensor to the housing for display.
- The device can have a light source at the distal section of the extension for aiming the sensor at the target material.
- Optionally, the device has a thermal insulator at the distal section of the extension for protecting the temperature sensor from heat from the target material. The thermal insulator can have a first hole in the thermal insulator so that the temperature sensor is not covered by the thermal insulator. Optionally, the thermal insulator can have a second hole in the thermal insulator so that the light source is not covered by the thermal insulator.
- The display can show the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.
- The device can further comprise a conversion circuit in the housing for converting the output of the temperature sensor to the displayed temperature.
- The housing can have a selector key for inputting to the conversion circuitry the container material constituted by a container containing the target material for adjusting the displayed temperature based on the infrared transmissivity of the container material.
- The housing can also have an input key for setting a target temperature of the target material and an alert generator for generating an alert when the target temperature is sensed by the temperature sensor.
- The housing can also have a selector key for the type of material of a container containing the target material.
- The housing can comprise a recess for receiving a banger cap.
- The extension can be a flexible tube with the connector therein. Optionally, the extension is removable. Optionally, the device further comprises a replacement extension for changing out the removable extension.
- Optionally, the device has memory for tracking the number of times the device has sensed the target temperature, and optionally, for storing how much time it takes to reach the target temperature.
- The device can be used by the steps of:
- a) placing the target material into a container that is translucent or transparent;
- b) heating the target material to a temperature that generates a vapor from the target material; and
- c) detecting the temperature of the target material with the device by moving the extension relative to the housing to a location proximate to the container.
- The target material can be cannabis and the step of heating can comprise heating the cannabis to a temperature between 230 and 330 degrees Centigrade.
- When the device has a light source generating a light beam at the distal section of the extension for aiming the sensor at the target material, the method can comprise aiming the beam generated at the target material.
- These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description, and the accompanying drawings and attachments where:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a temperature sensing device according to the present invention, with a banger held in a receiving recess of the device; -
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the device ofFIG. 1 taken along line 5-5 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the device ofFIG. 1 , taken along line 7-7 ofFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is an exploded view showing the components of the device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the programing by a user of the device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 10A-10M schematically show circuit diagrams for the circuits used in the device ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of use of the device ofFIG. 1 with a vaporizing rig. - As used herein, the following terms and variations thereof have the meanings given below, unless a different meaning is clearly intended by the context in which such term is used.
- The terms “a,” “an,” and “she” and similar referents used herein are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural unless their usage in context indicates otherwise.
- As used in this disclosure, the term “comprise” and variations of the term, such as “comprising” and “comprises,” do not exclude other components or steps.
- With reference to
FIGS. 1-8 , atemperature sensing device 200 having features of the present invention is shown. Thetemperature sensing device 200 includes arecess 202 for receiving abanger cap 204. Abanger cap 204 is a dabbing accessory that restricts airflow and traps heat around domeless nails orbangers 205, allowing cannabis, such as acannabis concentrate 207, to vaporize at a lower temperature, preserving the quality and flavor of the concentrate. With reference toFIG. 11 , use of thetemperature sensing device 200 is shown relative to a standard vaporizingrig 300 having a container (banger) 205 for holdingtarget material 207 to be heated. Thebanger cap 204 is placed on the banger (container) 205 when a user is inhaling vapor from theheated target material 207 and helps regulate airflow into thedevice 200. - Table 1, principally with regard to
FIG. 8 , presents the components of the device 200: -
TABLE 1 ITEM NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 100 1 HOUSING BASE 101 1 HOUSING COVER 102 1 SENSOR BARREL LEFT 103 1 SENSOR BARREL RIGHT 104 1 BARREL CAP TOP 105 1 BARREL CAP BOTTOM 106 1 SILICONE INSERT 107 1 SILICONE BARREL COVER 108 1 BASE WEIGHT 109 1 PCB WITH A WEIGHT BRACKET 110 1 DISPLAY BRACKET 111 1 BARREL FLEXLINE 112 1 USB PORT 113 1 USER BUTTONS 114 3 PCB CONTACTS FOR BUTTONS 115 1 MAIN PCB (printed circuit board) 116 1 SENSOR PCB (printed circuit board) 117 1 OLED DISPLAY 118 1 BATTERY 119 1 CABLE FROM PCB TO SENSOR 120 1 BARREL LED 121 1 TEMPERATURE SENSOR 122 1 SENSOR TUBE 123 1 SENSOR COLLAR 124 1 PCB MOUNT SPEAKER 125 2 LOCKING NUT 126 8 TORX SELF TAPPING SCREWS 127 4 ANTI SKID FOOT 128 2 HOLES IN INSULATING COVER 129 1 SENSOR ASSEMBLY 130 1 SENSOR BARREL 131 1 MICROPROCESSOR - The
device 200 comprises ahousing 206 formed of ahousing base 100 and ahousing cover 101 with abase weight 108 held in place by a weight bracket combined with a printed circuit board (PCB) 109 so the housing stays in position during use. The bottom of thehousing base 100 hasantiskid feet 127. Thehousing cover 101 has an opening for an OLED (organic light emitting diode)display 117 held in place by abracket 110. Thedisplay 117 displays information from thedevice 200, including but not limited to battery level, a light alert indicator, a sound alert indicator, an LED guide indicator, temperature reading and degree scale information, and banger type. The LED guide indicator assists the user in aligning thesensor 121 with thebanger 205. - The printed
circuit board 109 controls the main functions of thedevice 200, creates the output from asensor 121 and alerts the sound and lights to flash and ding upon set parameters. Also, within thehousing 206 is acircuit board 115 that houses amicroprocessor 131 for running the functions of the entire system. Thehousing 206 includes aPCB mount speaker 124 for sounding the sound alerts. -
Contacts 114 are provided for theuser buttons 113 to provide signals to the main printedcircuit board 115.User button 113 project upward through thehousing cover 101. Preferably, there are threeuser buttons 113, as best seen inFIG. 9 . The twoupper buttons button 113C is the power/menu/set button. Theuser buttons 113 can be made from rigid or flexible plastic material or metal. - The
housing cover 101 also includes aUSB port 112 and abattery 118 such as a rechargeable lithium battery. Thebattery 18 can be charged using theUSB port 112. Optionally thedevice 200 can be provided with a socket for external power or in place of or as an option to thebattery 118. Components of thehousing 206 are held together with Torx (trademark) tappingscrews 126; however, other types of fasteners known in the art may be used. - The
device 200 includes atemperature sensor 121, namely an infrared sensor. The appropriate temperature sensor depends on the application for which the device is used. For example, if used for heating cannabis, thetemperature sensor 121 preferably is effective between 230 C-330 degrees C. and a preferred sensor range is 93-425 degrees C. - A
preferred temperature sensor 121 is a Heimann thermopile sensor. The Heimann thermopile sensor is preferred because it comprises a CMOS compatible sensor chip plus a thermistor reference chip, good sensitivity, a small temperature coefficient of sensitivity, and high reproducibility and reliability. - The
sensor 121 has a storage temperature (meaning the temperature at which thesensor 121 can safely be stored at) of between −40 degrees C. to 100 degrees C., and an operating temperature (meaning the temperature at which thesensor 121 can safely operate at) of between −20 degrees C. to 100 degrees C. Table 2 outlines the general and electrical parameters of the Heimann thermopile sensor 121: -
TABLE 2 Limits Parameter Symbol Min Typ. Max Units Conditions element size 1.2*1.2 mm2 absorbing area field of view (FOV) 16°@ 50% degree Full FOV vs indicated Sv level 30°@ 10% Diagonal cut 34°@ 5% Tested with point source resistance R TP 69 84 112 kΩ −40° C. to 100° C. signal voltage Vs 890 μV T = 25° C., T = 100° C., 4.5 Hz, distance 15 mm time constant τ 10 13 ms noise voltage V 37 nV Hz r.m.s., 25° C. pin insulation resistance R 30 GΩ 25° C., 50% RH, 11 V, DC indicates data missing or illegible when filed - Tables 3A and 3B outline the general and electrical parameters of the thermistor of the thermopile Heimann sensor 121:
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TABLE 3A Type Thermistor 100 kΩ Limits Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max Units Conditions resistance RTH 95 100 105 kΩ 25° C. BETA-value β 3900 3940 3980 K 25° C./50° C. -
TABLE 3B T/° C. Rth_min/Ohm Rth_nom/Ohm Rth_max/Ohm −30 1557900 1655000 1753100 −25 1163320 1234000 1306680 −20 875826 928700 981974 −15 665010 704500 744190 −10 508730 538500 568370 −5 392108 414600 437292 0 304466 321700 338934 5 238072 251400 264728 10 187444 197800 208056 15 148568 156600 164632 20 118404 124880 131098 25 95000 100000 105000 30 76537 80630 84713 35 62032 65380 68738 40 50543 53310 56077 45 41386 43680 45984 50 34070 35980 37890 55 28174 29770 31366 60 23405 24750 26095 65 19536 20670 21804 70 16383 17340 18297 75 13788 14600 15422 80 11653 12350 13047 85 9890 10480 11080 90 8421 8930 9444 95 7197 7635 8076 100 6172 6551 6935 - Table 4 outlines the filter coating characteristic and lens parameters of the thermopile Heimann sensor 121:
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TABLE 4 Filter F5.5 Limits Parameter Min Typ Max Units Conditions average transmission 75 % 7.5 μm to 13.5 μm absolute transmission 1 % visual to 5 μm cut on at 5% 5.2 5.5 5.8 μm 25° C. back focal length of 3.0 mm lens - It is desirable that the
temperature sensor 121 is proximate to aheated target material 207. For this purpose, thedevice 200 has anextension 220 that is at least 1.5 inches long and extends from thehousing 206, where theextension 220 has aproximal section 222 at thehousing 206 and an opposeddistal section 224, wherein thedistal section 224 is movable relative to thehousing 206. Thetemperature sensor 121 is at thedistal section 224 of theextension 220 for sensing the temperature of thetarget material 207 and providing an output related to the temperature of thetarget material 207. This is best seen inFIGS. 5 and 8 . Theextension 220 can be from about 3 to about 12 inches long so that thetemperature sensor 121 is at least 1.5 inches and up to 12 inches, and preferably 7 inches, from thehousing 206. Preferably, theextension 220 is aflexible tube 111. - A
sensor assembly 129, which is best seen inFIG. 8 , includes thesensor 121, asensor tube 122 and acollar 123, with components held in place with locking nuts 125. Thesensor assembly 129 also includes asensor barrel 130 formed ofwall components top portion 104 and a barrel capbottom portion 105.Wall components sensor barrel 130 that when coupled together, holding the remaining components of thesensor assembly 129, discussed in more detail below, therein. Thesensor assembly 129 is located at thedistal section 224 of theextension 220. - Output from the
temperature sensor 121 is related to the temperature of thetarget material 207, and is transmitted to a sensor printedcircuit board 116 via acable 119 for transmission to themain sensor board 115. - The
housing 206 includes a thermal insulatinginsert 106 and thesensor assembly 129 further includes acover 107, wherein both the insulatinginsert 106 and thecover 107 are preferably made of silicone. This is for protecting thesensor 121 from heat from thetarget material 207. Thecover 107 is removable and remains on the sensor assembly 129 (gripping an exterior surface of thewall components 102, 103) via friction. - Preferably there is a light source such as a
light emitting diode 120 as part of thesensor assembly 129. This can be used for aiming thesensor 121 at thetarget material 207 to be sure to get an accurate reading of the temperature of thetarget material 207. - Preferably the thermal insulating
cover 107 hasopenings 128 for both thetemperature sensor 121 and thelight source 120 so they are not covered by the insulatingmaterial 107. - The
housing 206 and other components can be formed of a plastic material such as ABS or nylon. Silicone can be used as the insulating material. Also, silicone can be used as a cushion for therecess 202.Recess 202 is configured to hold thebanger cap 204 when thebanger cap 204 is not in use. Silicone is desirable inrecess 202 because thebanger cap 204 can get hot and sticky during use. Accordingly, the silicone linedrecess 202 provides a resting place for thebanger cap 204 when not in use that can handle both the heat and the stickiness of the usedbanger cap 204. -
FIG. 9 shows a flow chart for programming thedevice 200 utilizing theuser buttons 113. Theuser buttons 113 are used to first power on thedevice 200, after which themain display screen 117 is shown. The user can then use thebuttons 113 to set a target temperature and set an alert, such as a sound alert or a light alert or both so a user knows when the target temperature has been achieved. The alert indicates that heating thetarget material 207 should stop. The user then selects the banger type, completing the set-up and start-up of thedevice 200. - The user then lines up the
sensor 121 with thebanger 205. As noted above, thesensor assembly 129 includes an LED. When the LED is on, it provides a guiding beam of light. The beam should align with the edge of thehanger 205 so that thesensor 121 is centered under thehanger 205. - The
main circuit hoard 115 converts the output of thetemperature sensor 121 to the display temperature. - The
device 200 can be provided with memory such as ram, rom, and flash memory. The memory can be used for tracking the number of times thedevice 200 has sensed the target temperature. Memory can also be used for storing how much time it takes to reach the target temperature. - A feature of the present invention is an ability to adjust the output for the different type of container being used. As referred to in
FIG. 9 there is an option “select banger type”. For example, typical containers for the target material can be made of quartz or opaque quartz. The infrared transmissivity of these two types of materials is different, and thus by using a user key referred to as a selector key, the type of material holding thetarget material 207 can be inputted into themain circuit board 115 for adjusting the display temperature based on the infrared transmissivity of the container material. - Referring now to
FIGS. 10A-10M ; there are shown circuit diagrams for the circuits used in thedevice 200. -
FIG. 10A shows a circuit for power management. -
FIG. 10B shows a circuit for a VCC power supply. -
FIGS. 10C and 10D show circuits for a sensor and peripheral compensation circuit. -
FIG. 10E shows a circuit for the MCU. -
FIG. 10F shows a circuit for communication isolation resistance. -
FIG. 10G shows the circuit for an MCU program burning interface. -
FIG. 10H shows a circuit for a display driver chip. -
FIG. 10I shows a circuit for a flash memory chip. -
FIG. 10J shows a circuit for the three switches on the control ports. -
FIG. 10K shows a circuit for the display module. -
FIG. 10L shows a circuit for low voltage detection. -
FIG. 10M shows a circuit for the display driver chip program programming interface. - The purpose of the circuits shown in
FIGS. 10A-10M and the functions they perform are the following: - 1. Receive input signals from the
temperature sensor 121;
2. Convert the input signal from thetemperature sensor 121 to a temperature for display on thedisplay 117 of thehousing 206;
3. Accept user input to set the display for Centigrade or Fahrenheit;
4. Turn the light (LED) on and off based on current temperature and target temperature;
5. Receive user input, to adjust the conversion offunction 2 based on the type of container for thetarget material 207;
6. Receive user input to set a target temperature; and
7. Turn on notification to the user such as sound or light or both to notify the user that thetarget material 207 is at the target temperature. - Use of the
device 200 with astandard vaporizing rig 300 is shown inFIG. 11 . The vaporizingrig 300 has amouthpiece 302 and a container (banger) 205 having anopen top 208. In use, atarget material 207 that generates a vapor when heated is placed into the container (banger) 205. Thebanger 205 can be translucent or transparent. Thetarget material 207 is heated to a temperature that generates a vapor, such as with a butane torch. The temperature of thetarget material 207 is detected by thedevice 200, and this is effected by moving theextension 220 relative to thehousing 206 so thetemperature sensor 121 is at a location proximate to thecontainer 205, such as 2 inches or less from thetarget material 207. Thus the height and angle of thesensor 121 relative to thetarget material 207 can be changed. Once the desired temperature is reached, the user places thebanger cap 204 onto/inter theopen top 208 of thebanger 205, and then the user inhales the vapor through themouthpiece 302. - Although the invention has been described with regard to preferred versions, other versions are possible. For example, the
device 200 can be provided with a Bluetooth connection for use with a smart phone. Thesensor 121 can communicate wirelessly rather than be wired.Multiple temperature sensors 121 can be provided to determine the temperature ofmultiple target materials 207. Theextension 220 can be removable such as with fasteners (such as screws) so a first extension can be changed out for a second extension of a different length or for a different temperature sensor that is effective in a different temperature range. - The present invention has many advantages, including the following:
- The
device 200 is hands free, meaning, thehousing base 100 is placed on a surface, such as a table top or desk top, and thetemperature sensor 124 can then be moved, viaextension 224, independently ofhousing 206, into close proximity to theheated container 205 to be sensed. This configuration is ideal because the user does not have to hold thedevice 200/sensor 121 steady and in place while thedevice 200 takes it temperature readings. If thedevice 200 were hand-held, thedevice 200 andsensor 121 would be unstable and subject to undesirable movement caused by the users hands. Additionally, both of the user's hands are free for dabbing, which is highly desirable. - Along the same lines, the
flexible extension 224 allows thesensor 121 to be in the position under the banger/container 205, and still have thedevice 200 facing the user so the user can view thedisplay 117. -
Device 200 hasrecess 202 for holding abanger cap 204. This is desirable because after use,banger cap 204 is hot and sticky and due to its shape, cannot hold itself upright. Accordingly,recess 202 provides a safe and secure place to hold a hot andsticky banger cap 204 while thebanger cap 204 is not in use. - The
device 200 also has the ability to adjust the output for the different type ofcontainer 205 being used. This is ideal because many users have different types ofcontainers 205 made from different materials and thedevice 200 can adapt accordingly. - The
device 200 can be programmed or adapted to measure the time it takes for thetarget material 207 to be heated to reaching the desired temperature and track that over time and when certain parameters are met, the user can be alerted to replace thecontainer 205. This is because the more times acontainer 205 is heated, thecontainer 205 loses the ability to transmit heat to the target material. - The
device 200 can also track how many times a target material 207 (such as a dab) has been heated and the effectiveness of different bangers over time. This would be valuable to an end user to see which brand of banger works best and to also make adjustments to the way they prepare the banger prior to dabbing. - While particular forms of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will also be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
- The steps disclosed for the methods of use, for example, are not intended to be limiting nor are they intended to indicate that each step is necessarily essential to the method, but instead are exemplary steps only, Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of preferred embodiments contained in this disclosure.
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